Author Archives: Denise

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About Denise

Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

“The End of Oak Street”

“What the hell is going on?” Story: It’s 1982 and couple Denise and Greg Platt look like the model family with their two kids, cute doggo, and lovely house in the suburbs. But when strange lights start flickering outside, their … Continue reading →

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“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” – new day, same great vibes

Are you crying? [Yes I am, Peter. Now zip it. I’m having a moment.] Story: It’s been a minute since Doctor Strange reset the universe so nobody remembers who Spider-Man is. In those years, Peter’s BFF Ned and his lady … Continue reading →

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“Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma” – not kink shaming, kink fascinated

“Speaking of desire…do you like dipping sauce?” Story: Kris, a queer filmmaker eager to reboot the 80s slasher series Camp Miasma, decides to meet Billy Presley, the actress who played the final girl in the first film. But when they … Continue reading →

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“I Want Your Sex” – the art of intimacy

“I’m a slave to this vagina.” Story: Recent fine arts grad Elliott gets a job with pop-art sensation Erika Tracy, and life is pretty sweet. But when Erika decides Elliott is gonna be her sub-du-jour? Things go from sweet, to … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza – “Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie”!

Well’p, we’re in the thick of summer. So let’s grab the kids and hit the multiplex! Synopsis! After their ship gets caught in a mysterious storm, the PAW Patrol pups crash land on an uncharted tropical island filled with dinosaurs. … Continue reading →

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“The Odyssey”

“Tell me what you do remember.” Story: Ah, the Trojan War. Homer wrote a song about it. Like to hear it? Here it go. But this story is about after. Specially why it took Odysseus twenty years to finally return … Continue reading →

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“Evil Dead Burn” – embers of a better film

“You brought this out in me.” Story: After the death of her abusive husband, Alice must deal with two of the most horrific things someone can ever put themselves through; a funeral, then dinner with the in-laws. Honestly, if the … Continue reading →

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“Obsession” – Bear sucks.

“Does Niki like me?” Story: Baron/Bear is socially awkward guy hopelessly in love with his friend Nikki. But it’s obvious to everyone else that that’s a one-way street. So when he goes to a curio shop to pick up a gift … Continue reading →

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“Disclosure Day” – meaningful but messy

“Listen.” Story: WWIII is looming. [No, not for real, she said hopefully.] A conflict in Korea is stirring up fear among governments and their people. As the world prepares for the worst, Dr. Daniel Kellner is trying to release information … Continue reading →

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“Backrooms” – uncomfortably excellent

“I opened the window. I won’t be coming back.” Story: In 1990, a man named Clark is losing everything. His wife, his home, and soon his business. Meanwhile, his therapist Mary is still battling demons from her past. And Mark … Continue reading →

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